Hygienically optimized casters

Advantages of Utilizing Hygienically Enhanced Casters in the Food Processing Industry

NGI's hygienically optimized casters stand out as the only patented casters globally, designed with adherence to EHEDG, 3-A, and USDA principles, ensuring compliance with high cleanliness standards and easy accessibility from all perspectives for cleaning.

Our casters are made of stainless steel, combined with a one-sided fork housing that provides easy access for cleaning and smooth and drainable surfaces. This means that you get a more hygienic solution and save water and cleaning detergents. All surfaces are smooth and drainable as they are either round or have a 3-degree angle, thus, dirt and bacteria will not accumulate.

One of the weak points with current caster solutions is the brake. That’s why, we have integrated the brake into the fork housing and locking rotation and pivoting occur inside the caster. Additionally, the caster's design facilitates easy installation.

Furthermore, our casters are engineered to withstand the rigorous cleaning processes typical in food processing plants. High-pressure washing and exposure to harsh cleaning agents can quickly deteriorate standard casters, resulting in frequent replacements and potential downtime. However, our hygienically enhanced casters are designed to endure these conditions, guaranteeing longevity and consistent performance.

Therefore, using hygienically enhanced casters in food processing offers numerous advantages. From minimizing the risk of contamination between production zones to withstanding rigorous cleaning processes, these casters contribute to maintaining high hygiene standards and improving operational efficiency.

With one of our customers, we have tested our new casters against current casters and the advantages are easy to see. We ran tests showing how much filth casters pick up from the production floor during use. The results were evident! – the hygienic design of the new caster ensures that dirt does not accumulate and minimizes the risks of cross-contamination between production zones.

Besides testing the casters with customers, FORCE Technology - Danish Research and Technology Organisation of Hygienic Design - has also tested our new casters against standard casters. The test illustrates the significant savings in resources and enhanced food safety.

Learn more about these tests and watch the videos on the product pages for our casters or contact us to learn more!